Allium cristophii
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Allium cristophii, the Persian onion or star of Persia,[1][2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to Iran, Turkey, and Turkmenistan, though grown as an ornamental bulbous plant in many parts of the world.[3] It may be sold under the synonym of Allium albopilosum.
Star of Persia grows to Script error: No such module "convert". and is cultivated in gardens for its large showy umbels of silvery pink star-shaped flowers, Script error: No such module "convert". in diameter, which appear in early summer. The flowers are followed by attractive fruiting clusters. The plant has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4][5]
A. cristophii performs best in sun to part shade.[6] It is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.[7] It prefers sandy, gritty soil with good drainage, and is best suited to USDA hardiness zones 5–8.[8]
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